Archive for December, 2009

The building from which Locke fell eight stories after being pushed through a window by his father (“The Man from Tallahassee,” Ep. 3×13), an event that was later revisited by Jacob (“The Incident,” Ep. 5×16), was the Waikiki Landmark condominium (1888 Kalakaua Ave.), near the Hawaii Convention Center. (continue reading…)

The intersection in La Brea, California, where Nadia was hit by a car, and where Jacob prevented Sayid from suffering the same fate (“The Incident,” Ep. 5×16), was on Auahi St. at Kamani St., just off Ward Ave. (continue reading…)

The church where young Sawyer attended his parents’ double funeral, and where Jacob visited him (“The Incident,” Ep. 5×16), was Ewa Community Church in Ewa Beach (91-1258 Renton Rd.). (continue reading…)

Cowin Heights High School, which Locke attended as a teen, and where a science teacher suggests he attend a summer camp with Mittelos Laboratories (“Cabin Fever,” Ep. 4×11), was Leilehua High School in Wahiawa. (continue reading…)

The store where young Kate and young Tom attempted to shoplift a “New Kids on the Block” lunch box, and where Jacob interceded (“The Incident,” Ep. 5×16), was the Paalaa Kai Bakery & Market in Waialua (66-945 Kaukonahua Rd.). (continue reading…)

The second to the last stretch of sand before Kaena Point, near the end of Farrington Highway on the westernmost edge of O‘ahu, Makua Beach is among the most remote locations used by “LOST.” It’s where the base of Jacob’s statue was built (“The Incident,” Ep. 5×16, “LA X,” Ep. 6×01). The rocky outcrop is known as Pōhaku Kula‘ila‘i, a sacred spot in Hawaiian lore, and also as “Pray for Sex” rock. (continue reading…)

The airfield where Mr. Eko’s brother Yemi was shot (“The 23rd Psalm,” Ep. 2×10) was Dillingham Airfield near Kaena Point. It’s also where parts of the widebody Oceanic Airlines 747 and Nigerian Beechcraft were stored. Very little of the planes remain as of November 2009. (continue reading…)

The gas station where Sawyer and Cassidy pulled their jewelry con (“The Long Con,” Ep. 2×13) was Waialua Service, formerly Eric’s Expert Service, in Waialua (67-016 Farrington Hwy.). The station’s actual name and sign (at the time) were actually used in the episode. (continue reading…)